Graduate Scheme - Development Services Edinburgh
Job description
KEY DETAILS The successful candidate will begin their graduate position in September 2024. Purpose of the role We are currently recruiting for a graduate to begin and develop their career in our Development team. This is a great opportunity to join our strong Development team that specialises in UK and overseas Residential Capital Markets, Development Services, Housing Investment and House Building. The role will offer you the opportunity to rotate around the teams and we will support you with a RICS-approved Structured Training Agreement. Key responsibilities Research Our Research team is the largest in the Scottish private sector and the only company in Scotland covering all parts of the Scottish residential market. The team provide their clients with an understanding of development locations, target occupier markets and the overarching economic situation to enable them to make robust decisions. Land & Development Our L&D team advise on land, development sites, residential investment and PRS. They advise on every stage of the project, from early appraisals through to site disposals. Consultancy & Structured Finance Our Consultancy & Structured Finance team are experts in finding innovative funding solutions for both Private and Public Sector residential investment. Providing guidance in all project stages including financial modelling, JV/contract structuring, sourcing and securing short or long term funding, public sector procurement, asset management and rental solutions. New Homes Our New Homes team advise on new build developments through the country. Initially the consultancy advice assists developers in achieving the correct mix of specification to drive optimal price and rate of sale. The team then design, plan and fully implement the sales and marketing process to suit the requirement of the development. Build to Rent Our Build to Rent team is at the heart of the private rented sector in Scotland, with almost £1bn in assets under management. We provide a comprehensive range of BTR services and have the research expertise, experience and network to make Build to Rent work north of the border. Key competencies The successful candidate will: Be working towards or recently graduated from a degree in a relevant area (Minimum 2:1 classification) Be motivated to build a career in Residential Investment, Land & Development, Research or New Home Sales Be highly numerate Behavioural competencies Customer Focus Collaboration Communication Problem Solving & Innovation Planning & Organising Positive Mindset Contact details Please apply by emailing your CV and Cover Letter to Laura Turner at [email protected]. As part of your application, please submit a short video (approximately 2 minutes) on the following topic: The potential challenges and opportunities I foresee in the residential development market in Scotland. It is anticipated that an assessment centre will take place for successful candidates in mid-November 2023 in Edinburgh. About us When you join Rettie & Co. you’ll discover the difference you can make. We are a growing and ambitious company, but at our foundations we have a family feel. We care about our people and we want them to prosper. And what’s more, we’re not like other agents. There are lots of roles and services that you might not know we offer, from our research team through to our build to rent team, there’s a lot more about us than just selling and letting properties.
